
Man made “stuff” now outweighs the living world. How did we get here?
There’s something seriously wrong when the weight of all of our “stuff” is greater than that of all life on the planet. But we can do something about it.
The United States generates an astounding 35 million tons of plastic waste every single year. We're the world's single biggest plastic polluter.
NCPIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect our health, our safety and our wellbeing.
There’s something seriously wrong when the weight of all of our “stuff” is greater than that of all life on the planet. But we can do something about it.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
The rapid growth of data centers can deepen America’s reliance on fossil fuels and is putting consumers and communities at risk.
I like that PIRG digs down and finds ways the system has been rigged against our long-term welfare and tries to translate that into legislative and legal action at the state, local and national levels.Nick Bridge, Member
We have a vision to transform our transportation systemDanny Katz, Executive Director, CoPIRG
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I see daily reminders of how much damage we have done and know that fixing that damage starts with me.Matt C.V., Member
I think your organization has done a great job selecting issues where the public interest needs an advocate.Clare Feinson, Member